Tailoring & Adopting Prince2

Question 1

Explain which aspects of the project can be tailored…

Answer 1

• Processes may be combined or adapted
• Themes can be applied using techniques that are appropriate to the project
• Roles may be combined or split, provided that accountability is maintained and there are no conflicts of interest
• Management products may be combined or split into any number of documents or data sources
• Terminology may be changed to suit other standards or policies, provided it’s applied consistently

Question 2

Who is responsible for tailoring a project?

Answer 2

The project manager is responsible for identifying and documenting the level of tailoring for the project.

Question 3

How are tailoring decisions documented?

Answer 3

Tailoring affects how a project is managed and so it is documented as part of a the PID, which is reviews by the appropriate stakeholders and approved by the project board.